Entry 1- March 14, 2007
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
Some previous research projects I have done are many- a couple of examples are the following: recently, the labyrinth project. A couple years ago, I did projects on geography, the universe, and British royalty. In social studies the past few years, I've done a project on World War 2 and Louisiana History.
Research is reading books, talking to knowledgable people, and surfing the web to gain information that will be usefull for a presentation or written work.
When, at the begining of 6th grade with Miss Leonard, I made a poster on David Farragot, I had a great time. He was very interesting and I enjoyed researching him. I think the level of fun of the research all has to do with the interest of the topic. If it's interesting, it's fun. If not, not so much fun. Teacher Response March 15
I hope that choose and interesting topic for this project! Your grade is 10/10. Mrs. D
Entry 2- March 15, 2007
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
It helped me because I felt as if I was completely starting from scratch. I had not idea what topic I would choose, so I had nowhere to go but forward.
Entry 3- March 15, 2007
1. Topic:
2. Why you chose it:
3. What you already know about your topic:
1.- Early humans (I think- I'm still deciding, but I'm heavily leaning towards this)
2.- I think this topic is absolutely fascinating. I find it incredible how these early people functioned and lived their lives.
3.- I don't know much. I have an immense amount to learn. Teacher Response March 16
Your grade is 20/20.
Entry 4- Due March 18, 2006
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Who were the first humans? (‘Fat Question’)
How did these humans live? (‘Fat Question’)
When did the first humans, having human traits that we have today, appear?
How many humans were there at first?
Where were these humans located on the earth?
What was the life- span of these humans?
Did these humans interact with each other?
What other life forms were on earth at this time?
Did these humans have the idea of a higher power?
Where were these humans situated in the food chain?
Did these humans have the same natural instincts we have today?
Did these humans have a concept of right and wrong?
On the same note, did these humans do anything right and wrong?
What did these humans do all the time?
Were these humans virtually animals?
How did these humans survive on the earth?
How did these humans get food?
Did these humans have shelter? If so, what kind of shelter?
Did these humans migrate?
Entry 5- Due March 18, 2007
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped me goet fat and skinny questions and find out what I want to know on early humans. Teacher Response March 20 - This is a very interesting topic. I have a feeling that it will take you to all sorts on new questions. 20/20.
Entry 6- Due March 21, 2007
1. What have I learned today?
2. What problems have I had?
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next?
I learned about the way early humans walk- SLOW
For a long time, I could not find anything on my topic, and I didn't find much through the whole day. This was a big problem
I think that now I know how to use better search terms, which will help me find more information
I will continue to research and find information on hominids and early humans.
Entry 7- Due March 22, 2007
1. What have I learned today?
2. What problems have I had?
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next?
I've learned all about what are consididered the earliest humans. I've also learned about the oldest human- like skeletons scientists have found and what the characteristics are of these remains.
I haven't had many problems today- everything has run smoothly.
No problems- nothing to overcome.
Continue to research- shift my focus onto researching in books.
Teacher Response March 22 - Great! 10/10.
Entry 8- Due March 23, 2007
1. What have I learned today?
2. What problems have I had?
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next?
I didn't learn as much today- I had to spend the day doin noodle- bib, because I had foolishly not done any previously.
Noodle- bib was straight forward, but I still have much research to do in only one day
I need to work at a brsik pace.
Continue to research, on google and in the book I borrowed from you.
Entry 1- March 14, 2007
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
Some previous research projects I have done are many- a couple of examples are the following: recently, the labyrinth project. A couple years ago, I did projects on geography, the universe, and British royalty. In social studies the past few years, I've done a project on World War 2 and Louisiana History.
Research is reading books, talking to knowledgable people, and surfing the web to gain information that will be usefull for a presentation or written work.
When, at the begining of 6th grade with Miss Leonard, I made a poster on David Farragot, I had a great time. He was very interesting and I enjoyed researching him. I think the level of fun of the research all has to do with the interest of the topic. If it's interesting, it's fun. If not, not so much fun.
Teacher Response March 15
I hope that choose and interesting topic for this project! Your grade is 10/10. Mrs. D
Entry 2- March 15, 2007
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
It helped me because I felt as if I was completely starting from scratch. I had not idea what topic I would choose, so I had nowhere to go but forward.
Entry 3- March 15, 2007
1. Topic:
2. Why you chose it:
3. What you already know about your topic:
1.- Early humans (I think- I'm still deciding, but I'm heavily leaning towards this)
2.- I think this topic is absolutely fascinating. I find it incredible how these early people functioned and lived their lives.
3.- I don't know much. I have an immense amount to learn.
Teacher Response March 16
Your grade is 20/20.
Entry 4- Due March 18, 2006
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Entry 5- Due March 18, 2007
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped me goet fat and skinny questions and find out what I want to know on early humans.
Teacher Response March 20 - This is a very interesting topic. I have a feeling that it will take you to all sorts on new questions. 20/20.
Entry 6- Due March 21, 2007
1. What have I learned today?
2. What problems have I had?
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next?
Entry 7- Due March 22, 2007
1. What have I learned today?
2. What problems have I had?
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next?
Teacher Response March 22 - Great! 10/10.
Entry 8- Due March 23, 2007
1. What have I learned today?
2. What problems have I had?
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next?